Virginia’s River Realm is home to the freshest seafood, and some of the finest dishes, chefs, wineries, and more. Wine & Dine your way through our 9 Great Small Towns, sample our Signature Dishes, slurp your first oyster, and take our fresh ingredients home with you.
Virginia’s River Realm’s Restaurant Week is an 11-day celebration of the many restaurants, food trucks, and Bay to Table food retailers throughout our 9 Charming Small Towns. From fine to casual dining and the freshest seafood around, you’re sure to find a taste you’ll love. Visit our restaurants for NEW menu items, fan favorites, and unique dishes that pay homage to our local culture. #EatLikeALocal
Savor the flavors of Virginia’s River Realm at our beloved foodie festivals, where local favorites and culinary delights take center stage, offering a taste of the region’s best dishes and ingredients.
The River Realm is known for their beautiful waterscapes, and we have plenty of restaurants where you can grab dinner & cocktails with a view and “Dock & Dine” options are always a weekend boater favorite
With the River Realm being located on the Rappahannock River & Chesapeake Bay, we have access to the freshest seafood, and our local restaurants know just how to serve it up right.
Once you sample these unassuming treats you won’t be able to stop thinking about them. Check out some of our favorite delights that keep us coming back.
The drinks flow easy around here, and we love getting crafty with our cocktails, like our River Realm favorite and The Tides Inn’s Signature Drink: Featuring fresh lemon, limoncello, vodka, and fresh garnishes, the Lancaster Lemonade is a must-do on your Virginia’s River Realm culinary bucket list.
We love the water, but we love the earth, or “terroir” as we call it, for giving us wine. Our two River Realm wineries are experiences all on their own. You’ll discover a list of award-winning wines including a Chardonnel Reserve and a Rosie Rose. Each one pairing perfectly with the Virginia Oyster.
Take home the taste of the River Realm with fresh ingredients & gourmet finds from our favorite markets & farm stands.
In the River Realm, there’s always a cute little coffee shop or cafe around the corner waiting to be discovered and filled with the aroma of freshly brewed local coffees and maybe even a panini hot off the grill.
